Arts and Entertainment
Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dies at age 81
Cliff helped lead a Jamaican music movement in the 1960s that included such future stars as Bob Marley, Toots Hibbert and Peter Tosh.
Book review: 3 new Alaska poetry books to warm up your fall
Shauna Potocky, Jonas Lamb and Vivian Faith Prescott all incorporate the natural world into their new works, along with other influences.
Here are 10 of the best books of 2025
The year’s best fiction and nonfiction, as selected by the staff of The Washington Post’s Book World.
8 things to do in Anchorage this weekend
Find music, markets, festivals, fundraisers, fights and even a banned book reading.
Lainey Wilson wins entertainer of the year at 2025 CMA Awards
The ‘Whirlwind’ singer hosted, performed at and dominated the awards, winning female vocalist, album and entertainer of the year.
The 10 best sci-fi and fantasy novels of 2025
This year’s best books dazzle and keep us guessing with the inventive games they play with form, tropes and narrative point of view.
The 20 most anticipated movies of the holiday season
The final weeks of the year bring Oscar contenders, horror flicks, animated sequels and more. Here’s what to watch and where to watch them.
The 10 best thrillers of 2025
This year’s best thrillers whisk readers to vast wildernesses and haunted houses, small-town Virginia and the Hamptons.
Alaska State Fair announces CAKE as first act in 2026 concert lineup
The California alt-rock band will perform at the fair on Aug. 27, fair officials said Monday.
Book review: Short but vital, ‘On the Trail of Eklutna’ gets a 21st-century update
First published in 1979, the most recent edition covers the present-day political, economic and cultural challenges.
Legendary Alaska musher movie returns to big screen in rare Anchorage showing
The 1979 film “Spirit of the Wind” immortalized the life of musher George Attla and played to sold-out Alaska audiences.
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at Latin Grammys, capping an electric night
The Puerto Rican superstar won the first award of the night and then the night’s top honor.
Anchorage music community rallies for Western Alaska fundraiser Saturday
The benefit concert on Saturday at Williwaw Social features some of the biggest names in Alaska music taking the stage to help raise funds.
7 things to do in Anchorage this weekend
Festivals, fundraisers and comedy are on tap this weekend.
Bob Ross paintings sell for more than $600K to help public TV stations
The famously gentle and bushy-haired Ross, who died in 1995, remains a beloved figure in art and television.
Answers to deeply important questions about the very funny Obama musical
The profanity-fueled “44: The Musical,” which exalts the former president while roasting his foes, is a surprisingly feel-good escape.
6 noteworthy new books for November and December
New books include a delightful memoir about aging well and the chronicle of a nautical disaster with modern-day relevance.
David Szalay and his novel ‘Flesh’ win prestigious Booker Prize for fiction
The other finalists were British novelist Andrew Miller, Indian author Kiran Desai and U.S. authors Susan Choi, Katie Kitamura and Ben Markovits.
Pairing tradition and inspiration, Alutiiq artist Jerry Laktonen developed his skills as a necessity
Laktonen was named the Rasmuson Foundation’s Distinguished Artist for 2025, reflecting decades of work featuring traditional Alutiiq methods.
Book review: With a protagonist named Buddy, authors tell the story of fishery catch shares
While “Sea Change” contains some overt advocacy, it’s a helpful and well-resourced primer for understanding both regional and global fisheries management.
Kendrick Lamar leads 2026 Grammy nominations, followed by Lady Gaga, Jack Antonoff and Cirkut
Nominees in the best new artist category are global girl group Katseye, Olivia Dean, The Marias, Addison Rae, sombr, Leon Thomas, Alex Warren and Lola Young.
8 things to do this weekend around Anchorage
There are shows on stage, showcases and plenty of First Friday events.
11 new paperbacks to curl up with this winter, from Sally Rooney, Alex Van Halen and others
Other recent releases include Liz Moore’s “The God of the Woods” and a history of Germany from 1942 to 2022.
Diane Ladd, 3-time Oscar nominee, dies at 89
Ladd was known for her roles in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore” and “Wild at Heart.”
Kennedy Center ticket sales have plummeted since Trump’s takeover
Nearly nine months into Trump’s oversight, sales for the three largest performance venues are the worst they’ve been since the pandemic, according to a Washington Post analysis.
Book review: New memoir covers the long and rich history of the famed flying Wien family in Alaska
Written by 90-year-old Richard Wien, the book covers a century of commercial aviation in the state.
8 things to do in Anchorage this weekend
There are markets, musical performances, a STEM Day event and plenty of Halloween hijinks.
New book? Take a look — and prepare to be regaled by this Dr. Seuss tale.
“Sing the 50 United States” will feature original sketches from a newly uncovered manuscript by the late Theodor Geisel, who was better known by his pen name.
New online art directory seeks to promote, connect Alaska Native artists across the state
The Alaska Native Arts Directory, with more than 200 artists listed, is the work of the nonprofit Alaska Native Arts Foundation.
Book review: A remarkable woman keeps a long cultural tradition alive
Author James Rebanks details the story of “duck woman” Anna and the process of collecting and processing the exceedingly warm down of common eiders — sea ducks that live and breed along northern coastlines, including those of Alaska.